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SM12 DVH

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,086 mi
Last recorded24,086 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DVH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 24,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 22,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 21,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 19,697 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose some spokes could do with a little more tension - not loose but not the correct sound when tapped (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 19,697 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam HID lamp takes time to heat up (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dip and main beams - HIDs look to have been fitted whilst illuminated , hence incorrect fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose some spokes could do with a little more tension - not loose but not the correct sound when tapped (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,681 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 19,681 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bob put his bulb in wrong position , don't be like Bob (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,743 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 15,047 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play in parralever bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 15,047 miles

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint cover detached at top (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts down to canvass (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play paralever bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 10,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,202 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering loose cables (2.1.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 7,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering loose cables (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,844 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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SM12 DVH is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 19,737 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 DVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 14 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM12 DVH registered?

SM12 DVH is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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